Science Communication
“Life is not just a singular entity, but a vast and complex web of interconnectedness.”
- Carl Zimmer
So you want to Make America Healthy? Here’s What Not To Do
“Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) is one of the administration’s signature slogans, championed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How many of the administration’s actions actually improve Americans’ health? Or is MAHA simply pseudoscientific theater masquerading as policy?
Impacts to Federal Science Under the Shutdown: A Review
The federal shutdown has stalled critical scientific work across agencies like NIH, CDC, EPA, FEMA, and USDA. Grant reviews are suspended, clinical trials are frozen, and environmental monitoring has gone dark, leaving public health and safety without essential infrastructure. This review examines the real consequences when federal science is forced to a standstill.
The Best Savings Plan for Medicare and Medicaid Is Investment in Science
Cutting Medicare and Medicaid today doesn’t reduce tomorrow’s illness - it only ensures higher bills and worse outcomes down the line. There’s a better path: investing in science and technology that prevent disease, manage chronic conditions, and develop new treatments - slowing cost growth while saving lives.
Stronger Hurricanes and a Weaker FEMA Create a Perfect Storm
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina exposed devastating failures in disaster response, FEMA again faces mounting threats as climate change fuels stronger storms. Rising seas, extreme winds, and heavier rainfall now collide with political interference, gutted programs, and workforce cuts—leaving the nation at risk of repeating the same catastrophic mistakes.
The 9 Worst RFK Jr. Decisions to Date
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions undermine scientific progress, public trust, and the health of millions. In a mere matter of months, he’s left lasting scars on America’s public health infrastructure, while reverberating globally by undoing decades of progress in vaccination and disease prevention. These are his nine worst moves yet.
